THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STORY WEAVER TO EIGHT-GRADE STUDENTS’ LISTENING COMPREHENSION OF SMPN 2 TAROKAN

Haqiqi, Fatika Nur (2025) THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STORY WEAVER TO EIGHT-GRADE STUDENTS’ LISTENING COMPREHENSION OF SMPN 2 TAROKAN. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri.

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Abstract

This research aims to examine the effectiveness of Story Weaver as a media in improving students’ listening comprehension. The research is motivated by the reality that many junior high school students still struggle with listening comprehension due to unfamiliar vocabulary, fast speech, poor recording quality, and limited resources. On the other hand, teachers face challenges in preparing suitable media and materials for listening instruction. Story Weaver is a free digital platform that provides audio-visual stories categorized by levels, which can help both teachers and students in the listening process. This research is based on the belief that Story Weaver as audio-visual medium is an effective and appropriate media to support students’ listening comprehension. The platform's combination of text, illustrations, and read-along audio features engages students in active listening and aids in vocabulary recognition, understanding context, and grasping main ideas. Therefore, it is assumed that the use of Story Weaver in the classroom can improve students’ ability to comprehend spoken English. This research uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental method, employing a one-group pretest and posttest design. The population was all eighth-grade students of SMPN 2 Tarokan, and the sample was class 8D, consisting of 33 students. The data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, followed by a questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The results indicate that the use of Story Weaver significantly improved students' listening comprehension. The mean score increased from 62.45 (pre-test) to 81.73 (post-test). The Wilcoxon test showed a significance level of 0.000, indicating a significant difference before and after treatment. Furthermore, students’ responses through questionnaires were mostly positive, stating that Story Weaver helped them understand vocabulary, follow the story context, and feel more engaged in listening activities. It can be concluded that Story Weaver is an effective media to improve listening comprehension at the junior high school level. It is recommended that teachers consider using Story Weaver as an alternative media in teaching listening. Students are encouraged to engage actively with the platform, and future researchers are suggested to explore the use of Story Weaver in other language skills or educational levels.

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